Best Leo Garcia Podcasts (2024)

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Barbara Kent, Julio Diaz, Andrea Salazar 26:00

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Emmy winner stories: Barbara Kent, a trans makeup artist, volunteered during 9/11. Julio Diaz, a street artist, created a salsa dance doll tied to his feet. Andrea Salazar, given 6 months to live, survived 6 years with faith and a healthy lifestyle.

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Betrayed (Nathan Paet) 38:32

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A father is gunned down in his garage. Investigators unlocked answers quickly, but untangling the full truth proved trickier. For episode information and photos, please visit: anatomyofmurder.com/betrayed-nathan-paet Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /l…

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I Dream I Am Falling 2:53

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August 6th is the 8th anniversary of the launch of the Parlando Project — but it is also the 23rd anniversary of my late wife's death and Hiroshima Day. The Parlando Project is largely about performing other people's words (mostly literary poetry) with original music in various styles, but for this August observance I used a poem I myself wrote abo…

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Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, California 44:20

13m ago44:20

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Noreen Ring, Secretary on the Board of Directors at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, California. Offering a serene and picturesque sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and tourist activities, this unique residency program provide…

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Poet Carissa Garcia and Artist Chelsea Bighorn 45:54

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts & Parks" Podcast features National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence Carissa "Lucky" Garcia and Chelsea Bighorn. Carissa “Lucky” Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, poet, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression educator and Indigenous Justice advocate. Her NPAF resi…

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Sara Teasdale again: Advice to a Girl 1:48

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Not sure it's advice only useful for young women, but a savvy poem of love's boundaries none the less. The Parlando Project takes various words (usually literary poetry) and combines them with original music. We've done over 750 such combinations and you can find more at our blog and archives located at frankhudson.org…

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Author Mike Nemeth - A Tissue Full of Lies 47:22

21m ago47:22

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Best-selling and award-winning author Mike Nemeth returns to Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts" Show to discuss his latest young adult novel, "A Tissue Full of Lies." Set in a time when political leaders were brazenly assassinated, inalienable civil rights had to be guaranteed by legislation, race riots disfigured the American landscape, and a…

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The Fire Burned (James Coppola) 51:48

3h ago51:48

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A house fire uncovers a body, soon identified as the homeowner. Was it the fire that killed him or was the fire a cover for an even more terrible crime? For episode information and photos, please visit: anatomyofmurder.com/the-fire-burned Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @a…

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Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror 42:22

6m ago42:22

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Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts" Show featuring drummer Martin Fitzgibbon who discusses his memoir, "Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror." In it, Fitzgibbon reveals for the first time his closely guarded secrets and unique insights into how the show and its participants became an overnight s…

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Artist Ted DeGrazia's Cabeza de Vaca Collection 27:41

10d ago27:41

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's "Cabeza de Vaca" collection. The story of the ill-fated Spanish expedition is told in this collection that includes sketches, watercolors, oils and enamels. DeGrazia read extensively about the adventure…

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Joey Stuckey - Celebrating Musical Families 46:42

19m ago46:42

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From Willie Nelson and Rosanne Cash, to Edgar and Johnny Winter, Wilson Phillips, Larkin Poe, the Allman Brothers, Jackson 5, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, celebrates musical families! MUSICAL FAMILY PLAYLIST - On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdszhehx - On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/379ff88…

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Glynn Burrows - A Visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon 25:37

4m ago25:37

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows, he shares some of the historic and recreational highlights not to be missed in Stratford-Upon-Avon in England. Read Glynn's article about his visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-stratford-upon-avon-shak…

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Dooryard Roses 2:11

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Sara Teasdale with a short heartbreak poem I've set to music and sung. That's what the Parlando Project does: we take various words (usually literary poetry) and combine them with original music in differing styles. We've done over 750 of these combinations, and they're available at our blog and archives located at frankhudson.org…

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Photographer Insider with Steve Piacente 27:50

3d ago27:50

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features photographer Steve Piacente, a reporter turned speechwriter, university professor, author, and life coach. You'll rarely find him without a camera is always at his side. Hear about his photography, what and who inspires him, his world travels, and more, plus, check out his editorial Q&A with us here: https:/…

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Lie 'til You Die (Lynn Hernan) 51:16

16d ago51:16

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A retiree dies by poison and the circumstances raise flags from the start. But gathering the evidence to prosecute would become the challenge, and result in a tale expected by no one. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/lie-til-you-die/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @au…

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Art Destinations Across America 1:25:14

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From Arizona and New Mexico to Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina, this special episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick features a panel discussion covering Art Destinations Across America. FEATURED GUESTS & DESTINATIONS - VICTORIA CHICK is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print c…

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Rejoicing Veins 4:15

18d ago4:15

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An Edna St. Vincent Millay sonnet of youth and aging is turned into a song, which is the thing the Parlando Project does. We take various words (usually literary poetry) and combine them with original music. We've done over 750 of these combinations, and you can find them at our blog and archives located at frankhudson.org…

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Wai-nani - A Voice from Old Hawaii 49:41

14d ago49:41

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" she discusses her novel “Wai-nani - A Voice from Old Hawaii.” Through Wai-nani's eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779; ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn …

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Be Angry at the Sun 2:36

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It's a poem, but in it Robison Jeffers wants to deliver a speech about political speech. I may not agree with Jeffers aims at the moment he wrote his poem, but I can feel the frustration he speaks of. You might too. The Parlando Project combines various words (usually literary poetry) with original music in various styles. We've done over 750 of th…

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Clifford Garstang - Author Success Insider 49:37

14m ago49:37

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Insider" spotlight features Clifford Garstang, author of six works of fiction including the novels “The Last Bird of Paradise,” “Oliver’s Travels,” and “The Shaman of Turtle Valley,” and the short story collections “House of the Ancients and Other Stories,” “What the Zhang Boys Know,” and “In an Uncharted …

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Shattered Glass (Sumei Chen) 34:11

2h ago34:11

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Decades after a woman is murdered in her car, police receive an out of the blue letter about the crime. It led down an unexpected road that ultimately solved the case. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/shattered-glass/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter…

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As far from pity, as complaint 2:41

4h ago2:41

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Emily Dickinson's in a goth mood again, but she makes such things sound lovely, so we sing her poem of everlasting nature and non-everlasting life today. Not just Dickinson, but that's what the Parlando Project does: takes various words (usually literary poetry) and combines them with original music. We've got over 750 such combinations in our arch…

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Lizbeth dela Cruz Santana, Alberto Ferreras, Roberto Cardenas 26:16

14d ago26:16

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Baruch Prof. Lizbeth de la Cruz on her El Paso del Norte mural project. Chef Jorge Cardenas of Maya Ix Restaurant was selected by NY Times 100 best recipes. Artist Alberto Ferreras presents his stunning traveling video exhibit, AmericanLatinos 1935-1945

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The Guitar after a poem by Federico García Lorca 3:20

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I made my own English translation of from Lorca's Spanish poem "La Guitarra" and performed this with my own simple guitar accompaniment. That's what the Parlando Project does: combines various words (usually literary poetry) with original music. We've done over 750 of these combinations over the past 8 years. You can find more at our blog and archi…

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The Final Bow (Pasinetta Prince) 38:27

4d ago38:27

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A local actress is murdered in her home, leaving her family reeling. A trio of suspects would be investigated before one was revealed as the killer. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-final-bow Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audi…

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Samuel Garza Bernstein - Starring Joan Crawford 26:59

5d ago26:59

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features Stonewall Book Award-winning author, screenwriter, and playwright Samuel Garza Bernstein who discusses his new biography, "Starring Joan Crawford: The Films, the Fantasy, and the Modern Relevance of a Silver Screen Icon.” In "Starrring Joan Crawford," Bernstein examines what makes …

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Talking to our 16 year old selves, sharing our Values with Constituents. Special guest: State Land Commissioner, Stephanie Garcia Richards 43:02

29d ago43:02

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Talking to our 16 year old selves, sharing our Values with Constituents. Special guest: State Land Commissioner, Stephanie Garcia RichardsBy Carrie

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Arizona Writer Leah Newsom in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park 59:16

19d ago59:16

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Arizona writer Leah Newsom, the National Parks Arts Foundation's summer 2024 artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Leah Newsom was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and holds an MFA in creative writing from Arizona State University, where she now teache…

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PANGAEA Bassist Ron Poulson - Beowulf Album 31:12

13d ago31:12

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features PANGAEA bassist Ron Poulson who shares some of the band's history, and discusses their music and new album, "Beowulf" that's out now and features Robert Berry as producer. A Texas band with influences ranging across Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Classical Music, Heavy Metal, and Classic Country, PANGAEA is…

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Program 7: Who has inspired us, Campaigning during a pandemic compared to campaigning now. Special guest: State Representative Reena Szczepanski 55:01

22d ago55:01

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Who has inspired us, Campaigning during a pandemic compared to campaigning now. Special guest: State Representative Reena SzczepanskiBy Carrie

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June 24th, 1974 Blassie, Bruno, Baba and more. With Evan Ginzburg and Cary Silkin 1:17:52

15d ago1:17:52

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On this special episode of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden, Cary, Tim and I welcome wrestling historian - Evan Ginzburg. On June 24th, 1974 Evan attended his very first wrestling show, and we are happy to have him on this episode to talk about that night. And the card, which was a great one! WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden …

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Camp Verde Artists Group in Central Arizona 27:48

1M ago27:48

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show focuses on the new artists group in Camp Verde, Arizona. Spearheaded by artist Mary Rush, this initiative not only connects local artists as a community (so far over 40 artists), but is also working to add original art as part of the region's greater tourism experience with exhibits, studio t…

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The Letter (Desiree Thompson) 42:38

20d ago42:38

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A woman’s murder went unsolved for years. An anonymous letter sent to police gave chilling details of the crime, but would it actually solve the case? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-letter/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audi…

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Gone 2:41

19d ago2:41

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Today's musical setting is Carl Sandburg's short ambiguous poem about a strong-dreaming woman. The reader is left to decide, why the poem's Chick Lorimer is gone. Has she left with her flags flying high? Or is the poem's seeming praise of many lovers and her uninhibited nature hiding a more complex relationship with the town? As a singing performer…

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Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia's Murals, Mosaics, and Originals 36:15

1M ago36:15

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's Murals, Mosaics (pictured), and Originals. DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is h…

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Musician Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon 1:10:28

1M ago1:10:28

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, focuses on his new album, "Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon." This in-studio recording was done during the filming of "Vision," an 11-minute documentary by Michael Whalen that showcases Joey's music and inspirations. Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Sout…

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Bylines, Shine & Wine - Writers and Authors Happy Hour Hang Out 1:09:20

1M ago1:09:20

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast features writers and authors, mostly of the mystery and crime genre, along with some historical fiction, travel writing and editing expertise to round out the discussion. FEATURED GUESTS: * Author Matt Cost who inspired this episode - https://www.mattcost.net/ * Travel Writer and autho…

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Carmine Appice - Temple of Blues Album by Cactus 1:04:49

1M ago1:04:49

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll" Show features iconic drummer Carmine Appice, founding member of the blues rock band Cactus. Carmine is also a founding member of Vanilla Fudge and has performed and/or recorded with Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Ozzy, and Pink Floyd, amongst others. Cactus is as heavy, bluesy, and uncompromi…

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Doug Kistner - Allstar Project Studio D'Lux 44:29

1M ago44:29

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Kistner, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and leader of the allstar project Studio D'Lux. Hear about their new single, "Not in a Million Years" featuring trumpeter Lee Loughnane of Chicago, guitarist Jon Herington of Steely Dan, and famed rock drummer Liberty Devitto who tours and records with Billy Joe…

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The Little Octoroon 3:48

24d ago3:48

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For Juneteenth, a song from the 1860s written by George F. Root, a white songwriter, depicting an enslaved mother sending her child to the Union lines alone for freedom. I revised Root's melody a bit and performed it for today's holiday. The Parlando Project takes various words (mostly literary poetry) and usually combines them with original music.…

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Natchitoches-NSU 44th Annual Folk Festival in Louisiana 51:42

1M ago51:42

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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival which will be held on Saturday July 20, 2024, in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured Guests are Dr. Shane Rasmussen – NSU Professor of English & Director of t…

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Blind Lemon Pledge - Oh So Good Album 41:16

1M ago41:16

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Podcast features award-winning Bay Area singer-songwriter Blind Lemon Pledge (James Byfield) who talks about his latest album "Oh So Good." “Oh So Good,” Pledge’s 10th album of originals and covers, displays Pledge’s impressive compositional range with tunes ranging from Blues to Folk to Jazz to…

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The Reading Man (Warren Barnes) 47:25

2M ago47:25

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A chilling discovery and call to police led to a murder that shocks the conscience. Recorded statements became critical evidence at trial. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-reading-man-warren-barnes Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast |…

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